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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 865.26 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 865.26 and 351 is: 484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 865.26 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/865.26 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 865.26 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 303,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,706.26/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.38

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