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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.39 and 379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.39 and 379.09 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.39 = 379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.39 = 379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.39 × 379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 328,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,437.89/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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