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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 867.18 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 867.18 and 376.38 is: 519.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 867.18 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/867.18 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 867.18 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 326,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,389.21/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.46

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