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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 866.55 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 866.55 and 366.01 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 866.55 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/866.55 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 866.55 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 317,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,165.97/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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