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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 866.47 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 866.47 and 365.86 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 866.47 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/866.47 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 866.47 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 317,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,003.63/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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