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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 923.46 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 923.46 and 341.74 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 923.46 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/923.46 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 923.46 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 315,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,583.22/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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