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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.15, 866.75 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.15, 866.75 and 358.95 is: 495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.15 : 866.75 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.15/866.75 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.15x = 866.75 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.15x = 311,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,116.89/628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.29

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