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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.93, 867.93 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.93, 867.93 and 366.97 is: 506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.93 : 867.93 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.93/867.93 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.93x = 867.93 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.93x = 318,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,504.27/628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.42

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