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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.90, 926.03 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.90, 926.03 and 343.26 is: 515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.90 : 926.03 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.90/926.03 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.90x = 926.03 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.90x = 317,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,869.06/616.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.27

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