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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.34 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.34 and 365.80 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.34 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.34 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.34 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 316,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,907.17/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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