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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.03, 866.76 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.03, 866.76 and 392.02 is: 541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.03 : 866.76 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.03/866.76 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.03x = 866.76 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.03x = 339,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,787.26/628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.04

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