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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 924.67 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 924.67 and 342.23 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 924.67 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/924.67 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 924.67 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 316,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,443.69/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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