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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 923.56 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 923.56 and 343.58 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 923.56 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/923.56 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 923.56 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 317,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,316.74/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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