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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 866.00 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 866.00 and 347.82 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 866.00 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/866.00 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 866.00 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 301,209.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,209.74/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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