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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 865.16 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 865.16 and 394.16 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 865.16 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/865.16 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 865.16 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 341,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,011.47/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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