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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 865.45 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 865.45 and 378.47 is: 522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 865.45 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/865.45 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 865.45 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 327,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,546.86/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.18

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