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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 865.34 and 378.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 865.34 and 378.49 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 865.34 = 378.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/865.34 = 378.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 865.34 × 378.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 327,522.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,522.54/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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