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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.16, 918.54 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.16, 918.54 and 247.27 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.16 : 918.54 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.16/918.54 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.16x = 918.54 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.16x = 227,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,127.39/612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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