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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 868.74 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 868.74 and 367.58 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 868.74 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/868.74 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 868.74 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 319,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,331.45/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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