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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 865.20 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 865.20 and 351.12 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 865.20 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/865.20 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 865.20 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 303,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,789.02/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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