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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.67, 918.93 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.67, 918.93 and 247.18 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.67 : 918.93 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.67/918.93 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.67x = 918.93 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.67x = 227,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,141.12/612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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