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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 865.49 and 391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 865.49 and 391.28 is: 539.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 865.49 = 391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/865.49 = 391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 865.49 × 391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 338,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,642.64/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.76

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