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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.83, 916.29 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.83, 916.29 and 337.05 is: 505.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.83 : 916.29 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.83/916.29 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.83x = 916.29 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.83x = 308,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,835.54/610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.60

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