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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 866.73 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 866.73 and 392.16 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 866.73 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/866.73 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 866.73 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 339,896.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,896.84/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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