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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.41 and 362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.41 and 362.38 is: 500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.41 = 362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.41 = 362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.41 × 362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 313,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,969.66/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.00

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