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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.74, 922.80 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.74, 922.80 and 341.96 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.74 : 922.80 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.74/922.80 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.74x = 922.80 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.74x = 315,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,560.69/615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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