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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 867.54 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 867.54 and 379.80 is: 524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 867.54 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/867.54 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 867.54 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 329,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,491.69/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.35

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