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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.41, 867.39 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.41, 867.39 and 366.60 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.41 : 867.39 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.41/867.39 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.41x = 867.39 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.41x = 317,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,985.17/628.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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