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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 865.73 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 865.73 and 365.40 is: 504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 865.73 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/865.73 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 865.73 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 316,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,338.66/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.34

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