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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.11, 917.82 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.11, 917.82 and 338.46 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.11 : 917.82 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.11/917.82 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.11x = 917.82 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.11x = 310,645.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,645.36/612.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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