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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.70, 919.26 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.70, 919.26 and 247.60 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.70 : 919.26 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.70/919.26 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.70x = 919.26 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.70x = 227,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,608.78/612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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