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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 867.05 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 867.05 and 379.57 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 867.05 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/867.05 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 867.05 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 329,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,104.95/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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