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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.18, 923.43 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.18, 923.43 and 341.20 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.18 : 923.43 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.18/923.43 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.18x = 923.43 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.18x = 315,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,074.32/615.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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