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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.96 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.96 and 352.24 is: 486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.96 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.96 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.96 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 305,377.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,377.99/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.08

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