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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.55, 867.30 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.55, 867.30 and 359.36 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.55 : 867.30 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.55/867.30 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.55x = 867.30 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.55x = 311,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,672.80/628.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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