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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.12, 920.57 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.12, 920.57 and 340.34 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.12 : 920.57 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.12/920.57 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.12x = 920.57 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.12x = 313,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,306.79/614.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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