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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 867.29 and 379.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 867.29 and 379.85 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 867.29 = 379.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/867.29 = 379.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 867.29 × 379.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 329,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,433.87/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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