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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 927.06 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 927.06 and 344.08 is: 516.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 927.06 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/927.06 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 927.06 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 318,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,982.80/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.42

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