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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 868.92 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 868.92 and 377.75 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 868.92 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/868.92 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 868.92 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 328,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,234.53/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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