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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 866.67 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 866.67 and 366.05 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 866.67 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/866.67 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 866.67 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 317,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,240.22/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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