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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 866.22 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 866.22 and 365.66 is: 504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 866.22 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/866.22 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 866.22 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 316,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,742.01/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.53

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