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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.78, 867.81 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.78, 867.81 and 366.79 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.78 : 867.81 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.78/867.81 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.78x = 867.81 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.78x = 318,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,304.03/628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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