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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 867.08 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 867.08 and 366.32 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 867.08 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/867.08 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 867.08 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 317,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,628.75/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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