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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 926.29 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 926.29 and 343.69 is: 515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 926.29 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/926.29 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 926.29 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 318,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,356.61/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.13

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