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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.07, 866.87 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.07, 866.87 and 366.23 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.07 : 866.87 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.07/866.87 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.07x = 866.87 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.07x = 317,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,475.51/628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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