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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.73, 918.78 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.73, 918.78 and 247.42 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.73 : 918.78 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.73/918.78 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.73x = 918.78 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.73x = 227,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,324.55/612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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