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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614, 920.28 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614, 920.28 and 339.96 is: 509.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614 : 920.28 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614/920.28 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614x = 920.28 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614x = 312,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,858.39/614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.54

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