Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 867.58 and 366.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628.68, 867.58 and 366.68 is: 506.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628.68 : 867.58 = 366.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628.68/867.58 = 366.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628.68x = 867.58 × 366.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628.68x = 318,124.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,124.23/628.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506.02
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