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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 866.34 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 866.34 and 379.20 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 866.34 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/866.34 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 866.34 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 328,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,516.13/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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