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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.28, 865.55 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.28, 865.55 and 358.10 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.28 : 865.55 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.28/865.55 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.28x = 865.55 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.28x = 309,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,953.46/627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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