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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.69, 867.59 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.69, 867.59 and 366.73 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.69 : 867.59 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.69/867.59 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.69x = 867.59 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.69x = 318,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,171.28/628.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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