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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 866.98 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 866.98 and 366.24 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 866.98 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/866.98 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 866.98 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 317,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,522.76/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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