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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.42 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.42 and 379.92 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 867.42 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/867.42 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 867.42 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 329,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,550.21/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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