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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 866.90 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 866.90 and 366.24 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 866.90 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/866.90 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 866.90 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 317,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,493.46/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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