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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.21, 866.73 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.21, 866.73 and 366.16 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.21 : 866.73 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.21/866.73 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.21x = 866.73 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.21x = 317,361.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,361.86/628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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