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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.09, 918.17 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.09, 918.17 and 246.83 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.09 : 918.17 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.09/918.17 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.09x = 918.17 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.09x = 226,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,626.08/612.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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