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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.98, 867.96 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.98, 867.96 and 380.28 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.98 : 867.96 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.98/867.96 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.98x = 867.96 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.98x = 330,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,067.83/628.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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