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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 867.72 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 867.72 and 380.20 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 867.72 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/867.72 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 867.72 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 329,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,907.14/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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