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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 867.02 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 867.02 and 366.36 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 867.02 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/867.02 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 867.02 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 317,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,641.45/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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