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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 865.14 and 390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 865.14 and 390.94 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 865.14 = 390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/865.14 = 390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 865.14 × 390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 338,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,213.51/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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