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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.42, 867.19 and 366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.42, 867.19 and 366.43 is: 505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.42 : 867.19 = 366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.42/867.19 = 366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.42x = 867.19 × 366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.42x = 317,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,764.43/628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.66

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