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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 862.27 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 862.27 and 392.11 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 862.27 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/862.27 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 862.27 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 338,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,104.69/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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