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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 866.55 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 866.55 and 366.03 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 866.55 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/866.55 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 866.55 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 317,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,183.30/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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