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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 866.34 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 866.34 and 394.92 is: 545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 866.34 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/866.34 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 866.34 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 342,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,134.99/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.02

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