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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 866.83 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 866.83 and 379.42 is: 523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 866.83 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/866.83 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 866.83 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 328,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,888.63/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.66

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