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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.44, 867.12 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.44, 867.12 and 366.48 is: 505.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.44 : 867.12 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.44/867.12 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.44x = 867.12 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.44x = 317,782.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,782.14/628.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.67

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