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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 867.12 and 379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 867.12 and 379.73 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 867.12 = 379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/867.12 = 379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 867.12 × 379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 329,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,271.48/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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