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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 922.28 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 922.28 and 340.76 is: 511.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 922.28 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/922.28 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 922.28 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 314,269.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,269.82/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.51

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