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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 918.12 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 918.12 and 270 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 918.12 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/918.12 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 918.12 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 247,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,892.40/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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