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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.69, 868.94 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.69, 868.94 and 364.09 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.69 : 868.94 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.69/868.94 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.69x = 868.94 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.69x = 316,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,368.02/629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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