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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 865.10 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 865.10 and 357.76 is: 493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 865.10 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/865.10 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 865.10 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 309,496.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,496.91/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.55

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