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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.05, 918.39 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.05, 918.39 and 338.09 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.05 : 918.39 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.05/918.39 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.05x = 918.39 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.05x = 310,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,498.48/612.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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