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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.38, 916.98 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.38, 916.98 and 338.09 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.38 : 916.98 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.38/916.98 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.38x = 916.98 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.38x = 310,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,024.51/612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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