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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 866.02 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 866.02 and 365.64 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 866.02 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/866.02 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 866.02 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 316,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,651.55/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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