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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 869.03 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 869.03 and 364.22 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 869.03 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/869.03 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 869.03 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 316,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,519.01/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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