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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 927.31 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 927.31 and 344.98 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 927.31 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/927.31 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 927.31 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 319,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,903.40/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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