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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.99, 869.39 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.99, 869.39 and 350.24 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.99 : 869.39 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.99/869.39 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.99x = 869.39 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.99x = 304,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,495.15/629.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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