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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.51, 868.16 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.51, 868.16 and 393.48 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.51 : 868.16 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.51/868.16 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.51x = 868.16 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.51x = 341,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,601.63/629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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