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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 869.04 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 869.04 and 377.55 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 869.04 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/869.04 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 869.04 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 328,106.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,106.05/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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