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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 867.11 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 867.11 and 379.76 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 867.11 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/867.11 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 867.11 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 329,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,287.46/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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