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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 867.87 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 867.87 and 366.98 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 867.87 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/867.87 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 867.87 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 318,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,490.93/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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