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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 867.47 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 867.47 and 366.66 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 867.47 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/867.47 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 867.47 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 318,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,064.72/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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