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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.67, 869.03 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.67, 869.03 and 380.93 is: 525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.67 : 869.03 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.67/869.03 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.67x = 869.03 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.67x = 331,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,037.22/629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.73

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