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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 869.06 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 869.06 and 367.82 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 869.06 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/869.06 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 869.06 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 319,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,657.65/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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