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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.72 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.72 and 380 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.72 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.72 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.72 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 329,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,733.60/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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