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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.87, 916.88 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.87, 916.88 and 337.54 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.87 : 916.88 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.87/916.88 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.87x = 916.88 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.87x = 309,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,483.68/610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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