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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.83, 866.57 and 365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.83, 866.57 and 365.89 is: 505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.83 : 866.57 = 365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.83/866.57 = 365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.83x = 866.57 × 365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.83x = 317,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,069.30/627.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.02

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