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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 921.74 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 921.74 and 340.20 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 921.74 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/921.74 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 921.74 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 313,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,575.95/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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