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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.60, 921.80 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.60, 921.80 and 341.38 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.60 : 921.80 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.60/921.80 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.60x = 921.80 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.60x = 314,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,684.08/615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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