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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 925.11 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 925.11 and 342.70 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 925.11 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/925.11 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 925.11 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 317,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,035.20/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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