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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 925.32 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 925.32 and 342.68 is: 514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 925.32 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/925.32 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 925.32 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 317,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,088.66/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.39

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