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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 868.24 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 868.24 and 380.36 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 868.24 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/868.24 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 868.24 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 330,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,237.52/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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