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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.89, 869.25 and 381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.89, 869.25 and 381.19 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.89 : 869.25 = 381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.89/869.25 = 381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.89x = 869.25 × 381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.89x = 331,349.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,349.41/629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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