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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 866.52 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 866.52 and 391.62 is: 540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 866.52 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/866.52 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 866.52 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 339,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,346.56/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.34

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