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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 866.10 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 866.10 and 365.60 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 866.10 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/866.10 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 866.10 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 316,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,646.16/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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