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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 866.16 and 378.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 866.16 and 378.94 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 866.16 = 378.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/866.16 = 378.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 866.16 × 378.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 328,218.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,218.34/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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