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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.19, 865.42 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.19, 865.42 and 365.16 is: 503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.19 : 865.42 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.19/865.42 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.19x = 865.42 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.19x = 316,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,016.77/627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.86

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