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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 868.53 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 868.53 and 380.76 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 868.53 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/868.53 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 868.53 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 330,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,701.48/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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