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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 868.93 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 868.93 and 381.11 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 868.93 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/868.93 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 868.93 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 331,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,152.61/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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