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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 865.72 and 375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 865.72 and 375.31 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 865.72 = 375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/865.72 = 375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 865.72 × 375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 324,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,913.37/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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