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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.60, 868.90 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.60, 868.90 and 364.10 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.60 : 868.90 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.60/868.90 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.60x = 868.90 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.60x = 316,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,367.75/629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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