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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 866.09 and 365.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 866.09 and 365.55 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 866.09 = 365.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/866.09 = 365.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 866.09 × 365.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 316,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,599.20/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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