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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.31, 867.02 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.31, 867.02 and 362.66 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.31 : 867.02 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.31/867.02 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.31x = 867.02 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.31x = 314,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,427.32/628.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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