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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866.29 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866.29 and 375.52 is: 518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866.29 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866.29 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866.29 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 325,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,309.22/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.27

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