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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.36, 918.96 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.36, 918.96 and 338.64 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.36 : 918.96 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.36/918.96 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.36x = 918.96 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.36x = 311,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,196.61/612.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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