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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.32, 915.62 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.32, 915.62 and 336.34 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.32 : 915.62 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.32/915.62 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.32x = 915.62 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.32x = 307,959.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,959.63/610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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