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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 867.16 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 867.16 and 352.38 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 867.16 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/867.16 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 867.16 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 305,565.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,565.51/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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