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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.03 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.03 and 342.45 is: 513.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.03 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.03 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.03 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 316,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,434.07/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.28

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