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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 867.16 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 867.16 and 366.32 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 867.16 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/867.16 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 867.16 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 317,658.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,658.05/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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