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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 868.76 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 868.76 and 367.50 is: 507.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 868.76 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/868.76 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 868.76 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 319,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,263.12/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.19

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