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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 925.24 and 343.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 925.24 and 343.47 is: 514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 925.24 = 343.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/925.24 = 343.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 925.24 × 343.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 317,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,792.18/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.85

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