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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 866.59 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 866.59 and 365.78 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 866.59 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/866.59 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 866.59 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 316,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,981.29/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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