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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627, 865.34 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627, 865.34 and 347.28 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627 : 865.34 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627/865.34 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627x = 865.34 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627x = 300,513.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,513.54/627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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