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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.04, 927.41 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.04, 927.41 and 344.10 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.04 : 927.41 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.04/927.41 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.04x = 927.41 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.04x = 319,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,121.78/618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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