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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.85 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.85 and 365.46 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.85 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.85 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.85 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 316,431.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,431.71/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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