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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 866.43 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 866.43 and 391.84 is: 540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 866.43 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/866.43 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 866.43 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 339,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,499.77/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.67

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