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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.94, 866.59 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.94, 866.59 and 366.04 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.94 : 866.59 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.94/866.59 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.94x = 866.59 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.94x = 317,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,206.60/627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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