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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.12, 917.94 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.12, 917.94 and 246.81 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.12 : 917.94 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.12/917.94 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.12x = 917.94 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.12x = 226,556.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556.77/612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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