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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.63, 926.64 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.63, 926.64 and 340.34 is: 510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.63 : 926.64 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.63/926.64 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.63x = 926.64 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.63x = 315,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,368.02/617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.61

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