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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.41, 868.38 and 393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.41, 868.38 and 393.25 is: 542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.41 : 868.38 = 393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.41/868.38 = 393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.41x = 868.38 × 393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.41x = 341,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,490.44/629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.56

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