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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866.24 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866.24 and 365.73 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866.24 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866.24 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866.24 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 316,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,808.13/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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