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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.82, 920.87 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.82, 920.87 and 339.84 is: 509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.82 : 920.87 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.82/920.87 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.82x = 920.87 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.82x = 312,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,946.76/613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.84

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