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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 865.95 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 865.95 and 365.46 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 865.95 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/865.95 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 865.95 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 316,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,470.09/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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