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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 866.34 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 866.34 and 379.35 is: 523.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 866.34 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/866.34 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 866.34 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 328,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,646.08/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.38

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