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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 867.85 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 867.85 and 366.91 is: 506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 867.85 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/867.85 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 867.85 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 318,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,419.76/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.33

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