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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 866.37 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 866.37 and 378.96 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 866.37 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/866.37 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 866.37 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 328,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,319.58/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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