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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.53, 923.97 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.53, 923.97 and 342.75 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.53 : 923.97 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.53/923.97 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.53x = 923.97 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.53x = 316,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,690.72/616.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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