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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.63, 868.64 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.63, 868.64 and 363.88 is: 502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.63 : 868.64 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.63/868.64 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.63x = 868.64 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.63x = 316,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,074.56/629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.00

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