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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 866.04 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 866.04 and 351.57 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 866.04 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/866.04 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 866.04 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 304,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,469.35/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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