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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 867.13 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 867.13 and 392.23 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 867.13 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/867.13 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 867.13 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 340,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,114.40/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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