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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.22, 917.82 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.22, 917.82 and 338.32 is: 507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.22 : 917.82 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.22/917.82 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.22x = 917.82 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.22x = 310,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,516.86/612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.20

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