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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 869.33 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 869.33 and 364.36 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 869.33 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/869.33 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 869.33 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 316,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,747.82/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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