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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.29 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.29 and 340.59 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.29 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.29 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.29 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 313,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,780.46/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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