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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.70, 867.53 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.70, 867.53 and 363.11 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.70 : 867.53 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.70/867.53 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.70x = 867.53 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.70x = 315,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,005.39/628.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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