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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 866.18 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 866.18 and 362.19 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 866.18 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/866.18 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 866.18 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 313,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,719.92/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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