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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.01 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.01 and 391.55 is: 540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.01 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.01 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.01 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 339,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,089.85/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.16

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