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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.16, 921.38 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.16, 921.38 and 340.11 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.16 : 921.38 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.16/921.38 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.16x = 921.38 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.16x = 313,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,368.85/614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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