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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 869.31 and 367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 869.31 and 367.96 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 869.31 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/869.31 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 869.31 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 319,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,871.31/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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