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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 866.45 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 866.45 and 392.31 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 866.45 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/866.45 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 866.45 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 339,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,915.04/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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