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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 869.32 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 869.32 and 367.90 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 869.32 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/869.32 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 869.32 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 319,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,822.83/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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