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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.22, 865.69 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.22, 865.69 and 378.62 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.22 : 865.69 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.22/865.69 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.22x = 865.69 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.22x = 327,770.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,770.39/627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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