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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 925.83 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 925.83 and 343.24 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 925.83 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/925.83 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 925.83 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 317,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,781.89/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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