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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.90, 867.96 and 366.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.90, 867.96 and 366.92 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.90 : 867.96 = 366.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.90/867.96 = 366.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.90x = 867.96 × 366.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.90x = 318,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,467.54/628.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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