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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.87, 866.18 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.87, 866.18 and 365.75 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.87 : 866.18 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.87/866.18 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.87x = 866.18 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.87x = 316,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,805.34/627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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