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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 926.80 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 926.80 and 343.82 is: 515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 926.80 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/926.80 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 926.80 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 318,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,652.38/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.79

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