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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 866.21 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 866.21 and 365.87 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 866.21 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/866.21 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 866.21 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 316,914.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,914.09/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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