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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 865.26 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 865.26 and 365.16 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 865.26 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/865.26 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 865.26 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 315,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,958.34/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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