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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 868.92 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 868.92 and 367.74 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 868.92 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/868.92 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 868.92 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 319,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,536.64/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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