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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 866.64 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 866.64 and 376.01 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 866.64 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/866.64 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 866.64 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 325,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,860.97/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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