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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.34, 917.96 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.34, 917.96 and 247.44 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.34 : 917.96 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.34/917.96 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.34x = 917.96 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.34x = 227,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,140.02/612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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