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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 865.35 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 865.35 and 378.36 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 865.35 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/865.35 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 865.35 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 327,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,409.99/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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