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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.58 and 378.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.58 and 378.51 is: 522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.58 = 378.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.58 = 378.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.58 × 378.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 327,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,628.79/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.40

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