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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 865.40 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 865.40 and 365.22 is: 503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 865.40 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/865.40 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 865.40 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 316,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,059.56/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.95

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