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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 865.54 and 365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 865.54 and 365.22 is: 503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 865.54 = 365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/865.54 = 365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 865.54 × 365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 316,112.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,112.52/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.96

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