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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 866.31 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 866.31 and 362.22 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 866.31 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/866.31 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 866.31 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 313,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,796.16/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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