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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 869.40 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 869.40 and 381.34 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 869.40 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/869.40 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 869.40 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 331,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,537.00/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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