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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.24, 918.47 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.24, 918.47 and 265.50 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.24 : 918.47 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.24/918.47 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.24x = 918.47 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.24x = 243,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,852.46/612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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