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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 868.97 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 868.97 and 381.09 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 868.97 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/868.97 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 868.97 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 331,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,153.87/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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