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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.25, 865.53 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.25, 865.53 and 361.69 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.25 : 865.53 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.25/865.53 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.25x = 865.53 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.25x = 313,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,052.08/627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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