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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 867.16 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 867.16 and 379.76 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 867.16 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/867.16 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 867.16 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 329,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,309.89/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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