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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.44, 916.06 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.44, 916.06 and 336.72 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.44 : 916.06 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.44/916.06 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.44x = 916.06 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.44x = 308,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,455.72/610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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