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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 921.50 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 921.50 and 341.10 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 921.50 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/921.50 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 921.50 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 314,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,323.65/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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