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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 867.56 and 366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 867.56 and 366.83 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 867.56 = 366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/867.56 = 366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 867.56 × 366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 318,240.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,240.86/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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