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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 918.68 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 918.68 and 247.04 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 918.68 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/918.68 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 918.68 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 226,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,949.47/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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