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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.05 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.05 and 364.16 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.05 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.05 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.05 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 316,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473.25/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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