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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 865.26 and 378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 865.26 and 378.54 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 865.26 = 378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/865.26 = 378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 865.26 × 378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 327,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,535.52/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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