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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 866.60 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 866.60 and 366.05 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 866.60 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/866.60 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 866.60 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 317,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,212.77/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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