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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 866.97 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 866.97 and 379.44 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 866.97 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/866.97 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 866.97 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 328,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,963.10/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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