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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.50, 868.86 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.50, 868.86 and 367.56 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.50 : 868.86 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.50/868.86 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.50x = 868.86 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.50x = 319,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,358.18/629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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