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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 865.53 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 865.53 and 365.25 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 865.53 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/865.53 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 865.53 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 316,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,134.83/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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