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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 867.03 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 867.03 and 366.34 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 867.03 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/867.03 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 867.03 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 317,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,627.77/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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