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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.84, 921.72 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.84, 921.72 and 340.52 is: 510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.84 : 921.72 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.84/921.72 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.84x = 921.72 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.84x = 313,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,864.09/614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.48

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