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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 867.68 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 867.68 and 366.74 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 867.68 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/867.68 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 867.68 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 318,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,206.79/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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