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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.33, 865.65 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.33, 865.65 and 347.52 is: 479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.33 : 865.65 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.33/865.65 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.33x = 865.65 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.33x = 300,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,830.69/627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.54

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