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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 866.64 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 866.64 and 366.08 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 866.64 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/866.64 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 866.64 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 317,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,259.57/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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