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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 866.22 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 866.22 and 375.66 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 866.22 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/866.22 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 866.22 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 325,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,404.21/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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