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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 865.32 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 865.32 and 394.08 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 865.32 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/865.32 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 865.32 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 341,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,005.31/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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