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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 866.35 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 866.35 and 365.86 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 866.35 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/866.35 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 866.35 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 316,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,962.81/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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