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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 868.07 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 868.07 and 367.00 is: 506.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 868.07 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/868.07 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 868.07 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 318,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,575.51/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.50

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