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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 867.02 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 867.02 and 395.78 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 867.02 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/867.02 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 867.02 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 343,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,149.18/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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