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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 927.02 and 343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 927.02 and 343.88 is: 515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 927.02 = 343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/927.02 = 343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 927.02 × 343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 318,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,783.64/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.86

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