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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.35, 865.62 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.35, 865.62 and 365.31 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.35 : 865.62 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.35/865.62 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.35x = 865.62 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.35x = 316,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,219.64/627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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