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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866.14 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866.14 and 379 is: 522.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866.14 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866.14 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866.14 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 328,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,267.06/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.98

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