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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 864.68 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 864.68 and 390.61 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 864.68 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/864.68 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 864.68 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 337,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,746.92/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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