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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 867.80 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 867.80 and 366.80 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 867.80 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/867.80 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 867.80 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 318,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,302.87/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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