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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.23, 918.62 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.23, 918.62 and 247.73 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.23 : 918.62 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.23/918.62 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.23x = 918.62 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.23x = 227,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,569.73/612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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