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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.32, 924.63 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.32, 924.63 and 342.27 is: 513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.32 : 924.63 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.32/924.63 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.32x = 924.63 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.32x = 316,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473.11/616.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.49

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