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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 867.52 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 867.52 and 362.93 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 867.52 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/867.52 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 867.52 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 314,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,842.88/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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