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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 866.21 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 866.21 and 394.59 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 866.21 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/866.21 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 866.21 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 341,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,797.80/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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