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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 869.09 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 869.09 and 367.79 is: 507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 869.09 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/869.09 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 869.09 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 319,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,636.43/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.58

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