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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 865.67 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 865.67 and 378.81 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 865.67 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/865.67 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 865.67 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 327,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,922.56/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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