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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 865.80 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 865.80 and 365.50 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 865.80 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/865.80 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 865.80 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 316,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,449.90/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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