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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.87, 867.60 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.87, 867.60 and 363.23 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.87 : 867.60 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.87/867.60 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.87x = 867.60 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.87x = 315,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,138.35/628.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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