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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 866.63 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 866.63 and 392.11 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 866.63 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/866.63 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 866.63 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 339,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,813.10/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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