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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 866.66 and 366.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 866.66 and 366.11 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 866.66 = 366.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/866.66 = 366.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 866.66 × 366.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 317,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,286.73/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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