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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.37, 865.01 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.37, 865.01 and 406.24 is: 560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.37 : 865.01 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.37/865.01 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.37x = 865.01 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.37x = 351,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,400.52/627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.12

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