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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 868.77 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 868.77 and 367.68 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 868.77 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/868.77 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 868.77 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 319,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,429.35/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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