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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 865.28 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 865.28 and 365.12 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 865.28 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/865.28 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 865.28 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 315,931.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,931.03/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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