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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 916.57 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 916.57 and 337.88 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 916.57 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/916.57 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 916.57 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 309,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,686.33/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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