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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.45, 927.70 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.45, 927.70 and 344.34 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.45 : 927.70 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.45/927.70 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.45x = 927.70 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.45x = 319,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,440.44/618.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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