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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.70, 918.98 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.70, 918.98 and 338.92 is: 508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.70 : 918.98 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.70/918.98 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.70x = 918.98 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.70x = 311,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,460.70/612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.34

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