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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 869.20 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 869.20 and 364.12 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 869.20 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/869.20 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 869.20 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 316,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,490.02/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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