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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.86, 869.19 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.86, 869.19 and 381.10 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.86 : 869.19 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.86/869.19 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.86x = 869.19 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.86x = 331,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,248.31/629.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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