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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 865.35 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 865.35 and 391.16 is: 539.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 865.35 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/865.35 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 865.35 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 338,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,485.98/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.70

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