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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 869.45 and 368.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 869.45 and 368.00 is: 507.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 869.45 = 368.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/869.45 = 368.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 869.45 × 368.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 319,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,951.41/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.88

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