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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 869.43 and 367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 869.43 and 367.95 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 869.43 = 367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/869.43 = 367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 869.43 × 367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 319,906.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,906.77/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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