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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 866.70 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 866.70 and 392.13 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 866.70 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/866.70 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 866.70 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 339,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,859.07/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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