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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 866.90 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.23, 866.90 and 392.52 is: 541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.23 : 866.90 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.23/866.90 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.23x = 866.90 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.23x = 340,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,273.63/628.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.64

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