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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 865.02 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 865.02 and 394 is: 543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 865.02 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/865.02 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 865.02 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 340,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,817.88/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.53

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