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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.54, 867.42 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.54, 867.42 and 379.96 is: 524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.54 : 867.42 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.54/867.42 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.54x = 867.42 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.54x = 329,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,584.90/628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.37

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