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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 865.67 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 865.67 and 365.24 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 865.67 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/865.67 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 865.67 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 316,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,172.98/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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