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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 865.56 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 865.56 and 365.24 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 865.56 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/865.56 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 865.56 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 316,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,137.13/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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