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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.89, 867.75 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.89, 867.75 and 366.84 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.89 : 867.75 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.89/867.75 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.89x = 867.75 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.89x = 318,325.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,325.41/628.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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