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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866.14 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866.14 and 365.71 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866.14 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866.14 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866.14 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 316,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,756.06/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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