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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 866.82 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 866.82 and 366.16 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 866.82 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/866.82 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 866.82 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 317,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,394.81/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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