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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 921.88 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 921.88 and 341.34 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 921.88 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/921.88 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 921.88 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 314,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,674.52/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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