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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.75, 918.51 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.75, 918.51 and 338.97 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.75 : 918.51 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.75/918.51 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.75x = 918.51 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.75x = 311,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,347.33/612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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