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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 866.54 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 866.54 and 365.76 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 866.54 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/866.54 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 866.54 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 316,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,943.84/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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