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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 925.52 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 925.52 and 342.88 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 925.52 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/925.52 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 925.52 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 317,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,342.30/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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