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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 924.38 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 924.38 and 342.11 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 924.38 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/924.38 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 924.38 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 316,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,237.93/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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