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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 865.36 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 865.36 and 365.15 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 865.36 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/865.36 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 865.36 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 315,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,986.20/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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