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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 924.12 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 924.12 and 342.36 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 924.12 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/924.12 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 924.12 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 316,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,381.72/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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