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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.63, 868.96 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.63, 868.96 and 381.03 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.63 : 868.96 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.63/868.96 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.63x = 868.96 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.63x = 331,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,101.93/629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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