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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.23, 925.24 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.23, 925.24 and 342.74 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.23 : 925.24 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.23/925.24 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.23x = 925.24 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.23x = 317,116.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,116.76/617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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