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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 868.74 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 868.74 and 381.02 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 868.74 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/868.74 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 868.74 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 331,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,007.31/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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