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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.59, 918.21 and 265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.59, 918.21 and 265.87 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.59 : 918.21 = 265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.59/918.21 = 265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.59x = 918.21 × 265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.59x = 244,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,119.90/612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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