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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 866.42 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 866.42 and 379.12 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 866.42 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/866.42 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 866.42 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 328,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,473.09/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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