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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.42, 919.44 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.42, 919.44 and 338.64 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.42 : 919.44 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.42/919.44 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.42x = 919.44 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.42x = 311,359.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,359.16/612.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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