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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 865.52 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 865.52 and 351.20 is: 484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 865.52 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/865.52 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 865.52 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 303,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,964.54/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.64

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