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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.36, 865.92 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.36, 865.92 and 365.44 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.36 : 865.92 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.36/865.92 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.36x = 865.92 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.36x = 316,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,441.80/627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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