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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 866.44 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 866.44 and 365.94 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 866.44 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/866.44 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 866.44 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 317,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,065.05/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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