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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 867 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 867 and 366.30 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 867 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/867 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 867 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 317,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,582.10/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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