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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 867.03 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.23, 867.03 and 366.25 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.23 : 867.03 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.23/867.03 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.23x = 867.03 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.23x = 317,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,545.40/628.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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