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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.64 and 392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.64 and 392.71 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.64 = 392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.64 = 392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.64 × 392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 340,724.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,724.60/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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