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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.67 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.67 and 376.52 is: 519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 867.67 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/867.67 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 867.67 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 326,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,695.11/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.65

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