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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 917.88 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 917.88 and 246.94 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 917.88 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/917.88 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 917.88 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 226,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,661.29/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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