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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 866.99 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 866.99 and 366.22 is: 505.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 866.99 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/866.99 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 866.99 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 317,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,502.91/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.38

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