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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.28 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.28 and 379.69 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 867.28 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/867.28 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 867.28 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 329,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,296.21/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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