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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 865.83 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 865.83 and 391.11 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 865.83 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/865.83 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 865.83 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 338,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,634.77/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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