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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 941.16 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 941.16 and 346.16 is: 519.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 941.16 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/941.16 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 941.16 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 325,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,787.24/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.17

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