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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.43 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.43 and 366.02 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.43 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.43 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.43 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 317,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,126.38/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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