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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 925.37 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 925.37 and 342.93 is: 514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 925.37 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/925.37 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 925.37 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 317,335.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,335.42/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.62

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