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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 868.68 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 868.68 and 381.22 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 868.68 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/868.68 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 868.68 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 331,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,158.19/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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