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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 866.04 and 365.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 866.04 and 365.57 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 866.04 = 365.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/866.04 = 365.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 866.04 × 365.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 316,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,598.24/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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