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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.20 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.20 and 379.44 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.20 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.20 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.20 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 328,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,670.93/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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