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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 869.22 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 869.22 and 367.86 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 869.22 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/869.22 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 869.22 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 319,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,751.27/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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