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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 923.94 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 923.94 and 338.31 is: 507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 923.94 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/923.94 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 923.94 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 312,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,578.14/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.32

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