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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 866.36 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 866.36 and 395.12 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 866.36 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/866.36 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 866.36 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 342,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,316.16/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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