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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 867.42 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 867.42 and 379.56 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 867.42 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/867.42 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 867.42 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 329,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,237.94/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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