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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.36, 867.10 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.36, 867.10 and 366.36 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.36 : 867.10 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.36/867.10 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.36x = 867.10 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.36x = 317,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,670.76/628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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