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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.50, 867.48 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.50, 867.48 and 366.56 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.50 : 867.48 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.50/867.48 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.50x = 867.48 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.50x = 317,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,983.47/628.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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