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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.18, 914.86 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.18, 914.86 and 336.40 is: 504.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.18 : 914.86 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.18/914.86 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.18x = 914.86 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.18x = 307,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,757.04/610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.37

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