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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 865.17 and 378.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 865.17 and 378.38 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 865.17 = 378.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/865.17 = 378.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 865.17 × 378.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 327,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,363.02/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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