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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 925.99 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 925.99 and 344.17 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 925.99 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/925.99 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 925.99 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 318,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,697.98/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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