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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 866.66 and 379.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 866.66 and 379.31 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 866.66 = 379.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/866.66 = 379.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 866.66 × 379.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 328,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,726.57/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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