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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.88, 869.16 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.88, 869.16 and 367.92 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.88 : 869.16 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.88/869.16 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.88x = 869.16 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.88x = 319,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,781.35/629.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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