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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.74, 869.10 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.74, 869.10 and 367.75 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.74 : 869.10 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.74/869.10 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.74x = 869.10 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.74x = 319,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,607.18/629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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