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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 865.86 and 365.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 865.86 and 365.51 is: 504.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 865.86 = 365.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/865.86 = 365.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 865.86 × 365.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 316,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,480.49/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.31

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