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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.14, 618.37 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.14, 618.37 and 247.92 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.14 : 618.37 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.14/618.37 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.14x = 618.37 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.14x = 153,305.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,305.67/412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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