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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 865.62 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 865.62 and 394.50 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 865.62 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/865.62 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 865.62 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 341,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,487.09/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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