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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.79, 868.92 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.79, 868.92 and 393.36 is: 542.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.79 : 868.92 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.79/868.92 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.79x = 868.92 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.79x = 341,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,798.37/629.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.72

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