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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.96, 915.18 and 337.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.96, 915.18 and 337.18 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.96 : 915.18 = 337.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.96/915.18 = 337.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.96x = 915.18 × 337.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.96x = 308,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,580.39/610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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