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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 926.49 and 343.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 926.49 and 343.73 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 926.49 = 343.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/926.49 = 343.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 926.49 × 343.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 318,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,462.41/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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