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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 860.19 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 860.19 and 343.58 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 860.19 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/860.19 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 860.19 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 295,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,538.06/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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