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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 916.38 and 337.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 916.38 and 337.23 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 916.38 = 337.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/916.38 = 337.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 916.38 × 337.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 309,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,030.83/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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