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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.30, 866.95 and 392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.30, 866.95 and 392.21 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.30 : 866.95 = 392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.30/866.95 = 392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.30x = 866.95 × 392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.30x = 340,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,021.14/628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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