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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 866.82 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 866.82 and 365.88 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 866.82 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/866.82 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 866.82 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 317,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,152.10/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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