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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 866.38 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 866.38 and 351.81 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 866.38 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/866.38 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 866.38 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 304,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,801.15/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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