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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.44, 866.18 and 391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.44, 866.18 and 391.47 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.44 : 866.18 = 391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.44/866.18 = 391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.44x = 866.18 × 391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.44x = 339,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,081.53/627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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