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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.01, 866.66 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.01, 866.66 and 366.18 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.01 : 866.66 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.01/866.66 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.01x = 866.66 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.01x = 317,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,353.56/628.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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