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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.07, 865.40 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.07, 865.40 and 365.07 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.07 : 865.40 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.07/865.40 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.07x = 865.40 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.07x = 315,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,931.58/627.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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