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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.77, 869.14 and 367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.77, 869.14 and 367.87 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.77 : 869.14 = 367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.77/869.14 = 367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.77x = 869.14 × 367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.77x = 319,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,730.53/629.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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