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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.15, 867.36 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.15, 867.36 and 392.37 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.15 : 867.36 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.15/867.36 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.15x = 867.36 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.15x = 340,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,324.08/628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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