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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.99, 919.42 and 339.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.99, 919.42 and 339.78 is: 508.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.99 : 919.42 = 339.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.99/919.42 = 339.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.99x = 919.42 × 339.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.99x = 312,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,400.53/613.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.80

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