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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.38, 919.08 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.38, 919.08 and 247.41 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.38 : 919.08 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.38/919.08 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.38x = 919.08 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.38x = 227,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,389.58/612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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