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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.69, 865.14 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.69, 865.14 and 390.72 is: 539.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.69 : 865.14 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.69/865.14 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.69x = 865.14 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.69x = 338,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,027.50/626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.39

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