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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.15, 917.60 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.15, 917.60 and 246.44 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.15 : 917.60 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.15/917.60 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.15x = 917.60 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.15x = 226,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,127.52/612.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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