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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 866.74 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 866.74 and 379.55 is: 523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 866.74 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/866.74 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 866.74 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 328,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,971.17/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.81

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