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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 865.86 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 865.86 and 365.50 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 865.86 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/865.86 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 865.86 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 316,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,471.83/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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