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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 865.24 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 865.24 and 365.11 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 865.24 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/865.24 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 865.24 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 315,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,907.78/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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