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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 868.82 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 868.82 and 367.60 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 868.82 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/868.82 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 868.82 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 319,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,376.98/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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