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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 921.49 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 921.49 and 340.24 is: 510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 921.49 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/921.49 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 921.49 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 313,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,527.76/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.03

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