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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 867.99 and 366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 867.99 and 366.95 is: 506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 867.99 = 366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/867.99 = 366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 867.99 × 366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 318,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,508.93/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.47

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