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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 926.38 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 926.38 and 344.34 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 926.38 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/926.38 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 926.38 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 318,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,989.69/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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