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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 866.73 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 866.73 and 366.23 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 866.73 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/866.73 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 866.73 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 317,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,422.53/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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