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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 925.38 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 925.38 and 343.08 is: 514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 925.38 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/925.38 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 925.38 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 317,479.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,479.37/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.22

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