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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 866.30 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 866.30 and 391.64 is: 540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 866.30 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/866.30 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 866.30 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 339,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,271.44/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.11

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