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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.42, 915.84 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.42, 915.84 and 336.16 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.42 : 915.84 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.42/915.84 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.42x = 915.84 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.42x = 307,868.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,868.77/610.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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