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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.43, 865.86 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.43, 865.86 and 365.44 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.43 : 865.86 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.43/865.86 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.43x = 865.86 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.43x = 316,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,416.80/627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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