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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 925.91 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 925.91 and 343.44 is: 515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 925.91 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/925.91 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 925.91 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 317,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,992.81/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.26

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