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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.64, 867.59 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.64, 867.59 and 363.09 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.64 : 867.59 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.64/867.59 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.64x = 867.59 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.64x = 315,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,013.25/628.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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