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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 866.91 and 362.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 866.91 and 362.69 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 866.91 = 362.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/866.91 = 362.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 866.91 × 362.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 314,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,419.59/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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