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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.47, 865.83 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.47, 865.83 and 361.92 is: 499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.47 : 865.83 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.47/865.83 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.47x = 865.83 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.47x = 313,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,361.19/627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.40

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