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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 867.54 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 867.54 and 376.75 is: 519.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 867.54 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/867.54 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 867.54 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 326,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,848.19/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.86

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