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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 917.45 and 338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 917.45 and 338.07 is: 506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 917.45 = 338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/917.45 = 338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 917.45 × 338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 310,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,160.63/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.82

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