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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 867.30 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 867.30 and 366.45 is: 505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 867.30 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/867.30 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 867.30 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 317,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,822.09/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.78

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