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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.41, 865.73 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.41, 865.73 and 394.37 is: 544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.41 : 865.73 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.41/865.73 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.41x = 865.73 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.41x = 341,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,415.97/627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.17

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