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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.97, 868.08 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.97, 868.08 and 366.94 is: 506.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.97 : 868.08 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.97/868.08 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.97x = 868.08 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.97x = 318,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,531.11/628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.43

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