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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 868.53 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 868.53 and 367.59 is: 507.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 868.53 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/868.53 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 868.53 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 319,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,262.94/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.08

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