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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.53, 918.49 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.53, 918.49 and 247.13 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.53 : 918.49 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.53/918.49 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.53x = 918.49 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.53x = 226,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,986.43/612.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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