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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.17, 867.02 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.17, 867.02 and 366.24 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.17 : 867.02 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.17/867.02 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.17x = 867.02 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.17x = 317,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,535.57/628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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