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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.35, 923.15 and 340.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.35, 923.15 and 340.87 is: 511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.35 : 923.15 = 340.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.35/923.15 = 340.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.35x = 923.15 × 340.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.35x = 314,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,674.14/615.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.37

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