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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 920.35 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 920.35 and 340.35 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 920.35 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/920.35 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 920.35 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 313,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,241.12/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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