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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.74 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.74 and 379.38 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.74 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.74 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.74 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 328,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,823.82/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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