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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 924.66 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 924.66 and 343.20 is: 513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 924.66 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/924.66 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 924.66 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 317,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,343.31/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.90

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