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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 866.72 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 866.72 and 366.14 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 866.72 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/866.72 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 866.72 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 317,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,340.86/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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