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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.72 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.72 and 395.28 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.72 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.72 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.72 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 342,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,597.08/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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