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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.16, 916.70 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.16, 916.70 and 338.40 is: 506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.16 : 916.70 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.16/916.70 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.16x = 916.70 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.16x = 310,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,211.28/612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.75

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