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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 866.25 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 866.25 and 379.09 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 866.25 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/866.25 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 866.25 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 328,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,386.71/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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