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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 928.24 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 928.24 and 344.24 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 928.24 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/928.24 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 928.24 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 319,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,537.34/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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