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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 865.74 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 865.74 and 361.82 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 865.74 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/865.74 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 865.74 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 313,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,239.88/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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