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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.68, 866.22 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.68, 866.22 and 394.76 is: 544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.68 : 866.22 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.68/866.22 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.68x = 866.22 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.68x = 341,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,949.01/627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.78

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