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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.51, 918.78 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.51, 918.78 and 247.26 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.51 : 918.78 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.51/918.78 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.51x = 918.78 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.51x = 227,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,177.54/612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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