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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.77, 921.35 and 340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.77, 921.35 and 340.72 is: 510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.77 : 921.35 = 340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.77/921.35 = 340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.77x = 921.35 × 340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.77x = 313,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,920.67/614.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.63

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