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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 865.56 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 865.56 and 361.67 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 865.56 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/865.56 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 865.56 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 313,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,044.11/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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