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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 866.93 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 866.93 and 392.22 is: 541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 866.93 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/866.93 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 866.93 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 340,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,025.32/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.25

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