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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 867.06 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 867.06 and 379.67 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 867.06 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/867.06 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 867.06 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 329,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,192.33/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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