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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.53, 867.31 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.53, 867.31 and 366.49 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.53 : 867.31 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.53/867.31 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.53x = 867.31 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.53x = 317,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,860.44/628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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