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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 926.94 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 926.94 and 344.52 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 926.94 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/926.94 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 926.94 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 319,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,349.37/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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