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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 915.57 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 915.57 and 336.96 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 915.57 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/915.57 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 915.57 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 308,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,510.47/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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