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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 865.35 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 865.35 and 365.09 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 865.35 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/865.35 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 865.35 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 315,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,926.30/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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