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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.93, 866.51 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.93, 866.51 and 391.92 is: 540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.93 : 866.51 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.93/866.51 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.93x = 866.51 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.93x = 339,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,600.64/627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.83

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