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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 867.55 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 867.55 and 363.12 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 867.55 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/867.55 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 867.55 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 315,020.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,020.77/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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