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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 866.73 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 866.73 and 392.40 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 866.73 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/866.73 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 866.73 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 340,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,104.85/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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