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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 867.71 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 867.71 and 380.07 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 867.71 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/867.71 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 867.71 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 329,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,790.54/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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