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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 850.20 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 850.20 and 340.08 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 850.20 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/850.20 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 850.20 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 289,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,136.02/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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