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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.48 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.48 and 365.24 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.48 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.48 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.48 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 316,107.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,107.92/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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