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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 865.24 and 351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 865.24 and 351.04 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 865.24 = 351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/865.24 = 351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 865.24 × 351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 303,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,733.85/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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