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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 866.48 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 866.48 and 379.28 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 866.48 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/866.48 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 866.48 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 328,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,638.53/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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