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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 926.88 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 926.88 and 344.23 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 926.88 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/926.88 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 926.88 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 319,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,059.90/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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