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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 924.72 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 924.72 and 342.56 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 924.72 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/924.72 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 924.72 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 316,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,772.08/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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