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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 865.74 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 865.74 and 394.36 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 865.74 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/865.74 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 865.74 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 341,413.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,413.23/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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