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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.91, 866.60 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.91, 866.60 and 365.88 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.91 : 866.60 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.91/866.60 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.91x = 866.60 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.91x = 317,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,071.61/627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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