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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 867.26 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 867.26 and 379.53 is: 523.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 867.26 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/867.26 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 867.26 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 329,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,149.29/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.91

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