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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 868.52 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 868.52 and 367.34 is: 506.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 868.52 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/868.52 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 868.52 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 319,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,038.71/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.81

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