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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.58, 924.39 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.58, 924.39 and 342.44 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.58 : 924.39 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.58/924.39 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.58x = 924.39 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.58x = 316,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,548.11/616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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