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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.59, 866.24 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.59, 866.24 and 362.07 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.59 : 866.24 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.59/866.24 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.59x = 866.24 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.59x = 313,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,639.52/627.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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