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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.20, 925.34 and 343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.20, 925.34 and 343.61 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.20 : 925.34 = 343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.20/925.34 = 343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.20x = 925.34 × 343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.20x = 317,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,949.73/618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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