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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 867.41 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 867.41 and 379.69 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 867.41 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/867.41 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 867.41 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 329,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,344.26/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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