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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 926.16 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 926.16 and 343.23 is: 513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 926.16 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/926.16 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 926.16 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 317,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,885.90/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.95

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