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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.51 and 378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.51 and 378.55 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.51 = 378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.51 = 378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.51 × 378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 327,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,638.81/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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