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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 866.02 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 866.02 and 347.78 is: 479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 866.02 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/866.02 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 866.02 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 301,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,178.37/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.92

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