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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.72 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.72 and 366.81 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.72 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.72 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.72 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 318,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,288.37/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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