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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 867.06 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 867.06 and 379.71 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 867.06 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/867.06 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 867.06 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 329,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,231.35/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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