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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.53, 918.80 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.53, 918.80 and 247.28 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.53 : 918.80 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.53/918.80 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.53x = 918.80 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.53x = 227,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,195.03/612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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