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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.11, 865.35 and 391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.11, 865.35 and 391.40 is: 540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.11 : 865.35 = 391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.11/865.35 = 391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.11x = 865.35 × 391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.11x = 338,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,697.99/627.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.09

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