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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.97 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.97 and 347.75 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.97 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.97 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.97 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 301,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,138.22/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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