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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 917.68 and 246.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 917.68 and 246.89 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 917.68 = 246.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/917.68 = 246.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 917.68 × 246.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 226,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,566.02/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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