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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 866.03 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 866.03 and 347.78 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 866.03 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/866.03 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 866.03 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 301,186.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,186.17/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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