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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.17, 865.22 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.17, 865.22 and 391.01 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.17 : 865.22 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.17/865.22 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.17x = 865.22 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.17x = 338,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,303.39/627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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