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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 926.96 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 926.96 and 343.64 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 926.96 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/926.96 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 926.96 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 318,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,540.53/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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