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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.33, 867.26 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.33, 867.26 and 366.39 is: 505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.33 : 867.26 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.33/867.26 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.33x = 867.26 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.33x = 317,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,755.39/628.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.71

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