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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.51, 867.14 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.51, 867.14 and 366.34 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.51 : 867.14 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.51/867.14 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.51x = 867.14 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.51x = 317,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,663.73/628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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