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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 925.53 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 925.53 and 343.54 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 925.53 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/925.53 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 925.53 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 317,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,956.44/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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