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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 869.30 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 869.30 and 381.20 is: 526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 869.30 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/869.30 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 869.30 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 331,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,373.77/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.06

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