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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.43, 867.27 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.43, 867.27 and 379.72 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.43 : 867.27 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.43/867.27 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.43x = 867.27 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.43x = 329,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,322.27/628.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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