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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.99, 920.92 and 340.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.99, 920.92 and 340.78 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.99 : 920.92 = 340.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.99/920.92 = 340.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.99x = 920.92 × 340.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.99x = 313,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,831.12/614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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