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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.43, 868.49 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.43, 868.49 and 377.36 is: 520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.43 : 868.49 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.43/868.49 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.43x = 868.49 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.43x = 327,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,733.95/629.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.69

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