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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 919.84 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 919.84 and 340.05 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 919.84 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/919.84 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 919.84 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 312,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,794.83/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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