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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 869.00 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 869.00 and 367.65 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 869.00 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/869.00 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 869.00 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 319,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,486.01/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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