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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.30, 865.58 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.30, 865.58 and 347.50 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.30 : 865.58 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.30/865.58 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.30x = 865.58 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.30x = 300,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,789.05/627.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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