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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.53, 866.00 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.53, 866.00 and 347.76 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.53 : 866.00 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.53/866.00 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.53x = 866.00 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.53x = 301,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,161.03/627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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