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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 922.08 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 922.08 and 340.98 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 922.08 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/922.08 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 922.08 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 314,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,410.84/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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