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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.78, 865.98 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.78, 865.98 and 379.02 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.78 : 865.98 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.78/865.98 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.78x = 865.98 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.78x = 328,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,223.74/627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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