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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 866.91 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 866.91 and 366.19 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 866.91 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/866.91 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 866.91 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 317,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,453.77/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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