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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.48, 866.16 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.48, 866.16 and 365.58 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.48 : 866.16 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.48/866.16 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.48x = 866.16 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.48x = 316,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,650.77/627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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