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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 868.92 and 380.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 868.92 and 380.85 is: 525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 868.92 = 380.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/868.92 = 380.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 868.92 × 380.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 330,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,928.18/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.31

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