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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.96, 867.88 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.96, 867.88 and 366.96 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.96 : 867.88 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.96/867.88 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.96x = 867.88 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.96x = 318,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,477.24/628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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