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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 865.89 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 865.89 and 361.94 is: 499.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 865.89 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/865.89 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 865.89 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 313,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,395.90/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.43

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