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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 867.72 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 867.72 and 380.35 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 867.72 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/867.72 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 867.72 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 330,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,037.30/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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