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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.99, 868.97 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.99, 868.97 and 381.38 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.99 : 868.97 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.99/868.97 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.99x = 868.97 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.99x = 331,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,405.87/629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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