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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.84, 867.87 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.84, 867.87 and 367.02 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.84 : 867.87 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.84/867.87 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.84x = 867.87 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.84x = 318,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,525.65/628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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