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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 865.49 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 865.49 and 365.33 is: 504.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 865.49 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/865.49 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 865.49 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 316,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,183.31/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.15

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