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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 869.31 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 869.31 and 381.18 is: 526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 869.31 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/869.31 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 869.31 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 331,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,363.33/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.03

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