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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.71, 867.42 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.71, 867.42 and 366.66 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.71 : 867.42 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.71/867.42 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.71x = 867.42 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.71x = 318,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,048.22/628.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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