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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.66, 866.25 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.66, 866.25 and 362.09 is: 499.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.66 : 866.25 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.66/866.25 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.66x = 866.25 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.66x = 313,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,660.46/627.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.73

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