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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 868.94 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 868.94 and 367.75 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 868.94 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/868.94 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 868.94 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 319,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,552.69/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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