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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.60, 925.44 and 343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.60, 925.44 and 343.16 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.60 : 925.44 = 343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.60/925.44 = 343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.60x = 925.44 × 343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.60x = 317,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,573.99/617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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