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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.91, 869.15 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.91, 869.15 and 381.18 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.91 : 869.15 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.91/869.15 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.91x = 869.15 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.91x = 331,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,302.86/629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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