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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 917.79 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 917.79 and 338.05 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 917.79 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/917.79 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 917.79 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 310,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,258.91/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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