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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 868.97 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 868.97 and 394.02 is: 543.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 868.97 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/868.97 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 868.97 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 342,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,389.59/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.71

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