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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 927.84 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 927.84 and 344.88 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 927.84 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/927.84 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 927.84 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 319,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,992.81/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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