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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.65, 868.90 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.65, 868.90 and 367.66 is: 507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.65 : 868.90 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.65/868.90 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.65x = 868.90 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.65x = 319,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,461.03/629.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.36

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