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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.05, 865.34 and 378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.05, 865.34 and 378.31 is: 522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.05 : 865.34 = 378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.05/865.34 = 378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.05x = 865.34 × 378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.05x = 327,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,360.56/627.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.06

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