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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.84, 918.72 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.84, 918.72 and 338.52 is: 507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.84 : 918.72 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.84/918.72 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.84x = 918.72 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.84x = 311,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,005.09/612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.48

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