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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 865.73 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 865.73 and 361.80 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 865.73 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/865.73 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 865.73 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 313,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,221.11/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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