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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 918.15 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 918.15 and 247.20 is: 370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 918.15 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/918.15 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 918.15 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 226,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,966.68/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.49

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