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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.32, 867.08 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.32, 867.08 and 366.35 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.32 : 867.08 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.32/867.08 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.32x = 867.08 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.32x = 317,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,654.76/628.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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