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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.27, 866.94 and 362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.27, 866.94 and 362.67 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.27 : 866.94 = 362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.27/866.94 = 362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.27x = 866.94 × 362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.27x = 314,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,413.13/628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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