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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.29 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.29 and 365.70 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.29 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.29 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.29 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 316,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,802.25/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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