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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 865.45 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 865.45 and 378.54 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 865.45 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/865.45 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 865.45 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 327,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,607.44/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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