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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 866.12 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 866.12 and 365.52 is: 504.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 866.12 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/866.12 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 866.12 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 316,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,584.18/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.44

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