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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 869.16 and 367.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 869.16 and 367.91 is: 507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 869.16 = 367.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/869.16 = 367.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 869.16 × 367.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 319,768.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,768.31/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.68

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