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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 861.35 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 861.35 and 344.39 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 861.35 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/861.35 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 861.35 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 296,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,640.33/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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