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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 866.02 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 866.02 and 394.44 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 866.02 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/866.02 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 866.02 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 341,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,592.93/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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