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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 867.18 and 366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 867.18 and 366.33 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 867.18 = 366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/867.18 = 366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 867.18 × 366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 317,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,674.05/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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