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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.33, 923.67 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.33, 923.67 and 343.62 is: 514.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.33 : 923.67 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.33/923.67 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.33x = 923.67 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.33x = 317,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,391.49/617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.14

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