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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.62, 868.91 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.62, 868.91 and 364.06 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.62 : 868.91 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.62/868.91 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.62x = 868.91 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.62x = 316,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,336.69/629.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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