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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 867 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 867 and 366.29 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 867 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/867 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 867 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 317,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,569.10/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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