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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 865.27 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 865.27 and 394.27 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 865.27 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/865.27 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 865.27 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 341,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,150.00/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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