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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.11, 865.28 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.11, 865.28 and 378.44 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.11 : 865.28 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.11/865.28 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.11x = 865.28 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.11x = 327,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,456.56/627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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