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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 866.51 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 866.51 and 379.16 is: 523.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 866.51 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/866.51 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 866.51 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 328,547.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,547.88/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.26

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