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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.40 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.40 and 406.23 is: 560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.40 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.40 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.40 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 351,549.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,549.41/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.24

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