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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 865.90 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 865.90 and 365.38 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 865.90 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/865.90 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 865.90 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 316,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,382.54/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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