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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.55, 866.44 and 391.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.55, 866.44 and 391.85 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.55 : 866.44 = 391.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.55/866.44 = 391.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.55x = 866.44 × 391.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.55x = 339,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,518.79/627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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