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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 867.42 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 867.42 and 366.53 is: 505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 867.42 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/867.42 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 867.42 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 317,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,931.12/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.84

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