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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 866.25 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 866.25 and 365.69 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 866.25 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/866.25 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 866.25 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 316,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,774.63/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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