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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 865.88 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 865.88 and 365.66 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 865.88 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/865.88 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 865.88 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 316,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,617.68/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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