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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 926.12 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 926.12 and 343.43 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 926.12 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/926.12 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 926.12 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 318,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,057.39/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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