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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.26, 865.65 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.26, 865.65 and 365.30 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.26 : 865.65 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.26/865.65 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.26x = 865.65 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.26x = 316,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,221.95/627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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