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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 866.30 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 866.30 and 365.81 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 866.30 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/866.30 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 866.30 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 316,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,895.04/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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