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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.19, 865.50 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.19, 865.50 and 343.61 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.19 : 865.50 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.19/865.50 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.19x = 865.50 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.19x = 297,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,390.13/627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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