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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 869.08 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 869.08 and 393.58 is: 543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 869.08 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/869.08 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 869.08 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 342,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,052.51/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.15

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