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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 868.83 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 868.83 and 380.86 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 868.83 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/868.83 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 868.83 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 330,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,900.69/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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