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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 927.18 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 927.18 and 344.34 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 927.18 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/927.18 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 927.18 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 319,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,265.16/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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