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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 865.41 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 865.41 and 365.20 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 865.41 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/865.41 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 865.41 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 316,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,043.40/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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