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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.95 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.95 and 378.83 is: 522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.95 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.95 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.95 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 328,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,047.84/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.79

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