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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 867.35 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 867.35 and 392.58 is: 541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 867.35 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/867.35 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 867.35 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 340,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,504.26/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.77

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