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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 926.58 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 926.58 and 344.35 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 926.58 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/926.58 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 926.58 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 319,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,063.19/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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