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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 865.80 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 865.80 and 365.52 is: 504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 865.80 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/865.80 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 865.80 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 316,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,467.22/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.47

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