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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.63, 868.93 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.63, 868.93 and 364.12 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.63 : 868.93 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.63/868.93 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.63x = 868.93 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.63x = 316,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,394.79/629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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