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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 866.24 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 866.24 and 347.96 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 866.24 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/866.24 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 866.24 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 301,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,420.56/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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