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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.37, 865.57 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.37, 865.57 and 365.33 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.37 : 865.57 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.37/865.57 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.37x = 865.57 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.37x = 316,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,218.69/627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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