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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 867.93 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 867.93 and 366.98 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 867.93 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/867.93 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 867.93 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 318,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,512.95/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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