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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 916.37 and 336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 916.37 and 336.87 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 916.37 = 336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/916.37 = 336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 916.37 × 336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 308,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,697.56/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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