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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 869.07 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 869.07 and 367.94 is: 507.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 869.07 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/869.07 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 869.07 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 319,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,765.62/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.74

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