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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 865.01 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 865.01 and 390.75 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 865.01 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/865.01 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 865.01 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 338,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,002.66/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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