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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 865.79 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 865.79 and 361.88 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 865.79 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/865.79 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 865.79 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 313,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,311.77/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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