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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.56, 866.04 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.56, 866.04 and 351.56 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.56 : 866.04 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.56/866.04 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.56x = 866.04 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.56x = 304,465.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,465.87/627.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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