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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.38, 865.71 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.38, 865.71 and 347.54 is: 479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.38 : 865.71 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.38/865.71 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.38x = 865.71 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.38x = 300,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,869.94/627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.57

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