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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.36 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.36 and 365.81 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.36 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.36 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.36 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 316,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,916.99/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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