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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 918.32 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 918.32 and 338.88 is: 507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 918.32 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/918.32 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 918.32 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 311,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,200.28/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.95

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