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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.92 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.92 and 365.49 is: 504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.92 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.92 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.92 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 316,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,485.10/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.40

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