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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.71, 866.04 and 365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.71, 866.04 and 365.68 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.71 : 866.04 = 365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.71/866.04 = 365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.71x = 866.04 × 365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.71x = 316,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,689.18/627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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