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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 928.30 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 928.30 and 345.18 is: 518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 928.30 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/928.30 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 928.30 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 320,430.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,430.59/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.06

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