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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.40, 919 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.40, 919 and 338.68 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.40 : 919 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.40/919 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.40x = 919 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.40x = 311,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,246.92/612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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