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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 866.86 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 866.86 and 362.56 is: 500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 866.86 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/866.86 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 866.86 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 314,288.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,288.76/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.37

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