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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 866.07 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 866.07 and 361.91 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 866.07 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/866.07 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 866.07 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 313,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,439.39/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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