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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 926.58 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 926.58 and 343.62 is: 515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 926.58 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/926.58 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 926.58 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 318,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,391.42/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.60

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