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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.27, 860.17 and 343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.27, 860.17 and 343.57 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.27 : 860.17 = 343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.27/860.17 = 343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.27x = 860.17 × 343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.27x = 295,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,525.37/623.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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