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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.66, 919.14 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.66, 919.14 and 338.61 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.66 : 919.14 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.66/919.14 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.66x = 919.14 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.66x = 311,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,230.00/612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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