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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 923.19 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 923.19 and 343.33 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 923.19 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/923.19 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 923.19 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 316,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,958.82/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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