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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 927.68 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 927.68 and 344.98 is: 517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 927.68 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/927.68 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 927.68 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 320,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,031.05/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.17

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