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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.83, 867.71 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.83, 867.71 and 363.25 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.83 : 867.71 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.83/867.71 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.83x = 867.71 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.83x = 315,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,197.65/628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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