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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.52 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.52 and 362.98 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.52 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.52 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.52 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 314,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,892.41/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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