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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 928.12 and 344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 928.12 and 344.61 is: 516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 928.12 = 344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/928.12 = 344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 928.12 × 344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 319,840.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,840.16/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.93

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