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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.52 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.52 and 366.71 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 867.52 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/867.52 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 867.52 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 318,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,128.26/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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