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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.60 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.60 and 355.20 is: 532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.60 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.60 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.60 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 327,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,352.32/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.80

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