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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.92, 866.64 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.92, 866.64 and 395.12 is: 545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.92 : 866.64 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.92/866.64 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.92x = 866.64 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.92x = 342,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,426.80/627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.34

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