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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 926.64 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 926.64 and 340.56 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 926.64 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/926.64 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 926.64 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 315,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,576.52/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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