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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.13, 866.81 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.13, 866.81 and 366.30 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.13 : 866.81 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.13/866.81 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.13x = 866.81 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.13x = 317,513.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,513.42/628.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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