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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.88 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.88 and 379.50 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.88 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.88 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.88 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 328,980.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,980.96/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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