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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 866.83 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 866.83 and 379.52 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 866.83 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/866.83 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 866.83 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 328,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,974.99/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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