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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.36, 856.12 and 344.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.36, 856.12 and 344.36 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.36 : 856.12 = 344.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.36/856.12 = 344.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.36x = 856.12 × 344.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.36x = 294,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,813.48/620.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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