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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.27, 865.63 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.27, 865.63 and 343.69 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.27 : 865.63 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.27/865.63 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.27x = 865.63 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.27x = 297,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,508.37/627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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