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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.20, 866.97 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.20, 866.97 and 366.30 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.20 : 866.97 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.20/866.97 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.20x = 866.97 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.20x = 317,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,571.11/628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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