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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 867.13 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 867.13 and 366.37 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 867.13 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/867.13 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 867.13 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 317,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,690.42/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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