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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 918.25 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 918.25 and 338.18 is: 507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 918.25 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/918.25 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 918.25 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 310,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,535.24/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.27

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