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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.01, 924.21 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.01, 924.21 and 342.63 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.01 : 924.21 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.01/924.21 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.01x = 924.21 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.01x = 316,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,662.07/616.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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