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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.38, 917.96 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.38, 917.96 and 338.60 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.38 : 917.96 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.38/917.96 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.38x = 917.96 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.38x = 310,814.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,814.97/612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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