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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 866.14 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 866.14 and 362.09 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 866.14 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/866.14 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 866.14 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 313,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,614.49/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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