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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.51 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.51 and 365.90 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.51 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.51 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.51 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 317,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,056.01/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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