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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 866.34 and 362.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 866.34 and 362.06 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 866.34 = 362.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/866.34 = 362.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 866.34 × 362.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 313,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,667.06/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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