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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.49, 867.25 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.49, 867.25 and 363.02 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.49 : 867.25 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.49/867.25 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.49x = 867.25 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.49x = 314,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,825.21/628.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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