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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 923.74 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 923.74 and 342.47 is: 513.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 923.74 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/923.74 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 923.74 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 316,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,353.24/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.35

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