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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.62, 868.44 and 393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.62, 868.44 and 393.31 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.62 : 868.44 = 393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.62/868.44 = 393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.62x = 868.44 × 393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.62x = 341,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,566.14/629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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