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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 868.74 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 868.74 and 380.79 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 868.74 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/868.74 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 868.74 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 330,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,807.50/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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