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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.73, 867.60 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.73, 867.60 and 366.69 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.73 : 867.60 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.73/867.60 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.73x = 867.60 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.73x = 318,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140.24/628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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