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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.83, 926.69 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.83, 926.69 and 340.72 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.83 : 926.69 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.83/926.69 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.83x = 926.69 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.83x = 315,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,740.35/617.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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