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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 868.26 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 868.26 and 380.34 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 868.26 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/868.26 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 868.26 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 330,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,234.01/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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