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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.68, 868.75 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.68, 868.75 and 380.90 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.68 : 868.75 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.68/868.75 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.68x = 868.75 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.68x = 330,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,908.09/629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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