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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 865.63 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 865.63 and 361.76 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 865.63 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/865.63 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 865.63 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 313,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,153.38/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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