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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 869.36 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 869.36 and 368.01 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 869.36 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/869.36 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 869.36 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 319,931.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,931.33/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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