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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 920.16 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 920.16 and 340.20 is: 509.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 920.16 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/920.16 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 920.16 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 313,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,038.43/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.40

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