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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.92, 867.88 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.92, 867.88 and 366.93 is: 506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.92 : 867.88 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.92/867.88 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.92x = 867.88 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.92x = 318,451.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,451.21/628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.35

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