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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 925.83 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 925.83 and 343.91 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 925.83 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/925.83 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 925.83 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 318,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,404.51/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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