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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 865.36 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 865.36 and 365.04 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 865.36 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/865.36 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 865.36 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 315,891.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,891.01/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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