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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 921.69 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 921.69 and 342.30 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 921.69 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/921.69 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 921.69 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 315,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,494.49/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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