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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 865.92 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 865.92 and 379.22 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 865.92 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/865.92 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 865.92 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 328,374.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,374.18/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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