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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.80, 919.98 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.80, 919.98 and 340.08 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.80 : 919.98 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.80/919.98 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.80x = 919.98 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.80x = 312,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,866.80/613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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