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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 865.90 and 365.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 865.90 and 365.47 is: 504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 865.90 = 365.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/865.90 = 365.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 865.90 × 365.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 316,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,458.77/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.35

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