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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.55 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.55 and 365.98 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.55 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.55 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.55 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 317,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,139.97/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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