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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.58, 918.92 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.58, 918.92 and 338.80 is: 508.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.58 : 918.92 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.58/918.92 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.58x = 918.92 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.58x = 311,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,330.10/612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.23

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