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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.30, 917.76 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.30, 917.76 and 247.05 is: 370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.30 : 917.76 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.30/917.76 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.30x = 917.76 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.30x = 226,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,732.61/612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.30

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