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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 918.35 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 918.35 and 265.50 is: 398.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 918.35 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/918.35 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 918.35 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 243,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,816.01/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.25

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