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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 861.12 and 344.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 861.12 and 344.22 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 861.12 = 344.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/861.12 = 344.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 861.12 × 344.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 296,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,411.50/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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