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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 865.89 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 865.89 and 365.54 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 865.89 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/865.89 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 865.89 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 316,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,517.43/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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