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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 866.25 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 866.25 and 379.17 is: 523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 866.25 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/866.25 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 866.25 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 328,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,456.01/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.04

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