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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 869.49 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 869.49 and 381.06 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 869.49 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/869.49 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 869.49 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 331,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,327.86/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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