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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.16, 918.12 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.16, 918.12 and 348.88 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.16 : 918.12 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.16/918.12 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.16x = 918.12 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.16x = 320,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,313.71/612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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