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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 919.98 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 919.98 and 339.99 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 919.98 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/919.98 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 919.98 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 312,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,784.00/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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