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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.06, 865.32 and 364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.06, 865.32 and 364.98 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.06 : 865.32 = 364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.06/865.32 = 364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.06x = 865.32 × 364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.06x = 315,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,824.49/627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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