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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 867.29 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 867.29 and 392.46 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 867.29 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/867.29 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 867.29 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 340,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,376.63/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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