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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 868.78 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 868.78 and 393.68 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 868.78 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/868.78 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 868.78 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 342,017.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,017.46/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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