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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.15, 866.85 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.15, 866.85 and 366.19 is: 505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.15 : 866.85 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.15/866.85 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.15x = 866.85 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.15x = 317,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,431.80/628.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.34

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