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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.81, 925.47 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.81, 925.47 and 343.09 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.81 : 925.47 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.81/925.47 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.81x = 925.47 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.81x = 317,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,519.50/616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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