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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 867.21 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 867.21 and 379.67 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 867.21 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/867.21 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 867.21 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 329,253.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,253.62/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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