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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 923.49 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 923.49 and 341.73 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 923.49 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/923.49 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 923.49 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 315,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,584.24/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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