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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 865.44 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 865.44 and 361.71 is: 499.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 865.44 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/865.44 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 865.44 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 313,038.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,038.30/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.02

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