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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 921.88 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 921.88 and 340.96 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 921.88 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/921.88 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 921.88 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 314,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,324.20/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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