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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.07, 925.38 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.07, 925.38 and 343.11 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.07 : 925.38 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.07/925.38 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.07x = 925.38 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.07x = 317,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,507.13/617.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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