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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 867.19 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 867.19 and 366.36 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 867.19 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/867.19 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 867.19 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 317,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,703.73/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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