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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 924.38 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 924.38 and 342.76 is: 513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 924.38 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/924.38 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 924.38 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 316,835.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,835.87/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.06

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