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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 866.31 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 866.31 and 379.10 is: 523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 866.31 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/866.31 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 866.31 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 328,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,413.79/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.10

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