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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 865.67 and 375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 865.67 and 375.11 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 865.67 = 375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/865.67 = 375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 865.67 × 375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 324,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,718.52/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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