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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.47, 918.34 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.47, 918.34 and 247.16 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.47 : 918.34 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.47/918.34 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.47x = 918.34 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.47x = 226,976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,976.91/612.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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