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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.17, 926.42 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.17, 926.42 and 343.80 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.17 : 926.42 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.17/926.42 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.17x = 926.42 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.17x = 318,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,503.20/617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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