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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 923.94 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 923.94 and 343.83 is: 514.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 923.94 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/923.94 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 923.94 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 317,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,678.29/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.44

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