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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 867.23 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 867.23 and 379.59 is: 524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 867.23 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/867.23 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 867.23 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 329,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,191.84/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.05

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