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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.91, 868.04 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.91, 868.04 and 367.08 is: 506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.91 : 868.04 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.91/868.04 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.91x = 868.04 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.91x = 318,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,640.12/628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.65

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