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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 868.75 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 868.75 and 367.57 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 868.75 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/868.75 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 868.75 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 319,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,326.44/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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