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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.63, 925.08 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.63, 925.08 and 343.12 is: 514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.63 : 925.08 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.63/925.08 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.63x = 925.08 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.63x = 317,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,413.45/616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.76

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